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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC · 2026-10-20 · Importance 35 · Surprise 48

ADP’s NER Pulse indicates that U.S. private employers added an average of 18,500 jobs per week for the four weeks ended October 3, 2026. Hiring decelerated from 26,000 jobs per week for the prior four-week period ended September 26 and remained below the 25,250–26,000 weekly averages reported in mid-to-late September. The high-frequency estimate is based on ADP employment data from private employers, is seasonally adjusted, and carries a two-week lag for data completeness.

Key facts

• Automatic Data Processing Inc.'s stock reached a new 52-week high on the reported trading day. source
• Shares of Automatic Data Processing Inc. rose 2.00% to $292.76 on the trading day reported. source
• On the reported trading day, Automatic Data Processing Inc.'s stock outperformed the broader market (S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average) which also saw gains. source